South Korea 21-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Sun, Oct 19 - Arrival & First Impressions

Accommodation: Zzzip Guesthouse in Hongdae. Activity: Arrive at ICN, AREX to Seoul. Dinner: Myeongdong Night Market. Wind Down: Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Day 2: Mon, Oct 20 - Royal History & Traditional Culture

Activity: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong. Lunch: Tosokchon Samgyetang. Wind Down: Teahouse in Insadong.

Day 3: Tue, Oct 21 - A Divided Nation & Modern Seoul

Activity: DMZ tour, Hongdae. Dinner: Korean BBQ in Hongdae. Wind Down: Cafe in Yeonnam-dong.

Day 4: Wed, Oct 22 - City Views & Last Seoul Bites

Activity: Namsan Mountain, N Seoul Tower, Namdaemun Market. Lunch: Donkkaseu at Namsan. Wind Down: Rooftop bar in Itaewon.

Day 5: Thu, Oct 23 - Suwon's Fortress

Accommodation: Hwaseong Guesthouse. Activity: Train to Suwon, Hwaseong Fortress, archery. Dinner: Suwon Galbi. Wind Down: Illuminated fortress walls.

Day 6: Fri, Oct 24 - Journey to Jeonju, the Food Capital

Accommodation: Gingko Tree Guesthouse. Activity: KTX to Jeonju, hanbok in Hanok Village. Lunch: Jeonju Bibimbap at Gajok Hoegwan. Wind Down: Rooftop cafe over village.

Day 7: Sat, Oct 25 - Jeonju's Art & Flavors

Activity: Jaman Mural Village, Omokdae viewpoint. Dinner: Makgeolli Alley. Wind Down: Makgeolli Alley atmosphere.

Day 8: Sun, Oct 26 - To the Coast: Busan

Accommodation: Kimchee Guesthouse Haeundae. Activity: KTX to Busan, Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island. Dinner: Fish and chips at The Bay 101. Wind Down: Gwangalli Beach, Gwangan Bridge.

Day 9: Mon, Oct 27 - Temples & Mountains

Activity: Beomeosa Temple, Gamcheon Culture Village. Dinner: Street food at BIFF Square. Wind Down: Bar in Nampo-dong.

Day 10: Tue, Oct 28 - A Pilgrimage to Haeinsa

Activity: Trip to Haeinsa Temple. Lunch: Meal outside temple. Wind Down: Rest.

Day 11: Wed, Oct 29 - Coastal Wonders

Activity: Taejongdae Resort Park, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Lunch: Seafood at Taejongdae. Wind Down: Jeonpo Cafe District.

Day 12: Thu, Oct 30 - Markets & Farewells

Activity: Jagalchi Fish Market. Lunch: Hoe at Jagalchi. Dinner: Dwaeji Gukbap. Wind Down: Favorite beach.

Day 13: Fri, Oct 31 - Gyeongju & Bulguksa Templestay

Accommodation: Templestay at Bulguksa. Activity: Travel to Gyeongju, check in. Food: Vegetarian temple meals. Wind Down: Chanting and meditation.

Day 14: Sat, Nov 1 - Temple Life & Gyeongju by Night

Accommodation: Gyeongju Guesthouse & Hostel. Activity: Conclude Templestay, Tumuli Park, Cheomseongdae. Dinner: Hwanglidan-gil Street. Wind Down: Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Day 15: Sun, Nov 2 - To the Island Paradise, Jeju

Accommodation: Yesjun Guesthouse (Jeju City). Travel: Bus to Gimhae, flight to Jeju, rental car. Dinner: Black Pork Street. Wind Down: Yongduam Rock coastline.

Day 16: Mon, Nov 3 - Jeju's Volcanic East

Activity: Seongsan Ilchulbong, Manjanggul Cave. Wind Down: Cafe at Woljeongri Beach.

Day 17: Tue, Nov 4 - Waterfalls & Southern Coast

Activity: Seogwipo, Jeongbang Waterfall, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Jusangjeolli Cliffs. Lunch: Snacks at Seogwipo Olle Market. Wind Down: Saeyeongyo Bridge.

Day 18: Wed, Nov 5 - Jeju's Artistic West & Green Tea

Activity: O'Sulloc Tea Museum, Hyeopjae Beach. Lunch: Cafe at Innisfree Jeju House. Wind Down: Return car, relax.

Day 19: Thu, Nov 6 - Return to the Capital

Accommodation: Hostel Haru. Activity: Flight to Seoul (Gimpo), shopping in Insadong or Gangnam. Dinner: Korean BBQ. Wind Down: Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Day 20: Fri, Nov 7 - Relaxation & Final Tastes

Activity: Jjimjilbang spa. Lunch: Jjimjilbang cafeteria. Wind Down: Packing and souvenirs.

Day 21: Sat, Nov 8 - Departure

Activity: Morning leisure, to ICN. Departure: Fly home.